Explanation of the flag

The flag was adopted on 12 December 1963. It is based on the black over
red over green flag of KANU (Kenya African
National Union) that led the fight for freedom. The colors symbolize black
majority, blood and natural wealth. On independence the white fimbriation
was added, symbolizing peace. The defence of freedom is symbolized by a
traditional Masai shield and two spears.
Zeljko Heimer, 24 Feb 1996

National Flag and Jack.The national flag is a black-red-green tricolor with white fimbriations
and overall a Masai shield and two white spears. The shield is red with
black flanks and a white disk in the middle and four white charges. The
Album 2000 is the first place where I see the constrruction details for
this flag, and it defines the ratio of three stripes as 6+1+6+1+6. I guess
that there may have existed also detailed construction sheet of the central
emblem too.
Source: Album 2000.Zeljko Heimer, 30 Mar 2002

Kenyan Flag Specifications
All Materials to conform to the appropriate B.S.S (British Standard
Specifications).
All dimensions given do not necessarily represent any particular measurements
and are merely proportional.
Red to be 'Post Office Red', B.S shade reference 0-006
Green to be B.S shade reference 0-010.
Source: this
website.
Dov Gutterman, 27 May 2002

Flag construction sheet

by Zeljko Heimer, 30 Mar 2002

Click here for the flag construction
sheet. It is based on the link
Dov provided. I pictured in double the standard size, for clarity reasons.
Zeljko Heimer, 28 May 2002

Kenyan coat of arms

by Zeljko Heimer, 30 Mar 2002

The COA greatly based on the black-white one provided in Corel Clipart
collection:
Zeljko Heimer, 30 Mar 2002

The arms were granted on October 15, 1963.
The shape of the shield and spears are those used by the Masaii tribe.
Harambee is the motto of the chief political party KANU
(Kenya African National Union) and means "all pull together". It was
used by the first President Jomo Kenyatta to try to turn 50-60 disparate
tribes into one nation at independence. The chicken is the symbol of the
KANU. The shield colors represent the struggle for independence - green
is the earth, red is the blood of the Mau Mau warriors for independence
and black the rich soils. The lions are obviously a key animal in Kenya's
wildlife parks.
Info from Ralf Hartemink's
website. See also: this
website.Jarig Bakker, 25 February 1999

Possible flag change?

So there is a new (interim) presidential
flag. But I was wondering, since the national flag of Kenya is based on
the flag of the KANU party who lost power,
can we sooner or later expect a new national flag for Kenya as well?
Mark Sensen, 31 Dec 2002

combined armed forces flag

Jan Oskar Engene wrote about the new presidential
flag after the Dec 2002 presidential elections from this
webpage.
There's one more note of interest:
"During the ceremony, the combined armed forces flag flew throughout
and fluttered in the gentle wind next to the country’s national flag."
The president is also the Commander-in-Chief.
I don't think we have the combined armed forces flag on FOTW-ws.
Jarig Bakker, 31 Dec 2002